June 24th, 2026
National Learning and Development Day 2026

National L&D Awards

June

‘2026

THEME

The Future of Education, Jobs and Employability

Dr. Parag Kalkar
- Pro-Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
"Future education combines degrees with lifelong skills, ethical values, adaptability, and continuous unlearning and relearning to remain relevant always."
Uma Alluri
- Head, Learning & Development, Tata Group
"AI will replace some jobs, create new opportunities, and reward continuous learning, adaptability, and strong soft skills above all."
Amita Karve
- Ex-Head Talent & Leadership Development Mahindra Group
"Organizations are embracing continuous learning, encouraging individuals to view challenges as opportunities for growth, resilience, and lasting success."

NFLIG

- 2026

NFLIG

- 2026

National L&D Awards Winners

SCHOOL CATEGORY
Priyanka Prakash (Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award)

Parnavee Wadadekar (Holistic Child Development Champion Award)
HIGHER EDUCATION CATEGORY
Dr Smita Singh (Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award)

Ajit Maurya (Emerging Faculty Impact Award)

Dr. Sandeep Mishra (Student Mentorship & Career Guidance Excellence Award)

Dr. Manisha Banik (National Professor of Excellence Award)

Dr. Abhay Kulkarni (Academic Governance & Stewardship Award)

Dr. Reetika Agarwal (Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award)

Dr. Amit K. Patil (Academia-Industry Integration Excellence Award)
CORPORATE CATEGORY
Bageshri Dongre (National L&D Leadership Excellence Award)

Sheena Vengiyil (National L&D Leadership Excellence Award)

Hina Vadchhedia (Culture of Continuous Learning Award)

Dr. Deblina Vashishta (Emerging Learning Facilitator Excellence Award)

They will receive an Award Trophy, Award E-Certificate and also an E-Certificate of Commendation personally signed by the Jury.

National Forum for Learning, Innovation and Growth (NFLIG), India
(A Forum for Transformative Learning and Growth)

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